[Archived phorum post from squ1.com v2 by Paul]
Hi,
I was wondering has anyone, if it is possible at all, found a way to apply/insert a scene/background on the XZ or YZ plane.
This is really to add site context when looking at a model in OpenGL or to include a view when exporting to Radiance for rendering.
Thanks
Paul
Re: background scene
[Archived phorum post from squ1.com v2 by Olivier]
Paul,
I haven't look too much into the issue, but as far as I could tell, I could only insert an image on the xy plane, which is good, but limited to tracing or aerial views etc..., not rendering. I could imagine it would be a useful feature and perhaps not so difficult to incorporate, but again, I am not the one writing the codes!
Olivier
maybe via RADIANCE
[Archived phorum post from squ1.com v2 by craines]
mmm no not yet do-able I'm afraid -- although I think there might be a way to use bitmaps in RADIANCE like you do with other mainstream renders like 3DS Max and the like... but I need to double check this and post back.
BTW. I will definately add this to our to-do list for ECOTECT
Regards,
Caroline
Caroline Raines
Square One research Pty Ltd
Re: maybe via RADIANCE
[Archived phorum post from squ1.com v2 by Paul]
Thanks guys. I think it would be a useful add on for OpenGL support. I see my students (1st and 2nd architects) having some fun in this view. Anything to add a dimension of reality would be great and it encourages them to experiment and learn.
It is obviously possible in Radiance itself and editing the rad files is one way. However, I find composition of view for Radiance within Ecotect (prior to export) so time svaving that the more that can be done here the better. It really extends the usefulness of Ecotect.
Thanks again.
Paul
Hello everyone... In
Hello everyone... In ecotect v5.5 can we import a picture as backround on the xy or yz axis??
Thx for the answers in advance
Sotiris
You can in the 3D Editor
You can in the 3D Editor Sotiris but unfortunately not in OpenGL, although we are working on this...
Please search before posting a question.
Background images
Hi,
I'd like to place a background image behind my model so that when I look at shading in plan view, the shading goes over the background image of surrounding streets, etc. This apparently works in the visualize mode but not in the 3D editor mode which allows me to use colored shadows for different buildings. Does anyone know some way to view colored shadows over the background image?
Also, the import mechanism seems to have some bugs. When I import the image, even though it has 0,0 as the insertion point, it appears very far away from my model and I have to get it back into range by guessing the dx and dy required, and then try to scale it. Ideally there would be an easy way to drag the background image around and then stretch it to scale it.
Rosie